More selective than 25% of North Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose North Carolina Wesleyan University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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North Carolina Wesleyan University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 80% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 78% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is North Carolina Wesleyan University compared with other North Carolina colleges?
North Carolina Wesleyan University has the 42nd-lowest acceptance rate of 56 North Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 80% | 69% | $15,435 |
| 39 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | 80% | 49% | $27,426 |
| 40 | Guilford College | 80% | 46% | $22,270 |
| 41 | Shaw University | 80% | 22% | $16,512 |
| 42 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | 80% | 42% | $17,432 |
| 43 | Western Carolina University | 82% | 60% | $13,315 |
| 44 | Fayetteville State University | 82% | 38% | $7,892 |
| 45 | Lenoir-Rhyne University | 85% | 48% | $20,689 |
| 46 | North Carolina Central University | 87% | 42% | $15,359 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All North Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at North Carolina Wesleyan University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
North Carolina Wesleyan University admissions questions
What is the North Carolina Wesleyan University acceptance rate?
North Carolina Wesleyan University accepts 80% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,884 of 2,417 applicants were admitted.
Does North Carolina Wesleyan University require the SAT or ACT?
North Carolina Wesleyan University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at North Carolina Wesleyan University?
13% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (250 of 1,884).
Is North Carolina Wesleyan University getting harder to get into?
North Carolina Wesleyan University accepted 80% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 78% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to North Carolina Wesleyan University overview